Fuelling Funding Readiness: Preparing SMEs for the Funding Journey | The Cutting Edge S2 Episode 1

Edge Growth Investment Principal Noluvo Nela engages African Enterprise Network founder Sinazo Vabaza Tundube and Chumile Holdings founder Violet Lupuwana in an analysis of South Africa’s SME funding ecosystem that inspects the opportunities to improve access to finance for small businesses. Sinazo’s experience implementing Finance Readiness Masterclasses for SMEs across the country positions her to impart invaluable insights to investors, including corporate organisations, on fuelling funding readiness and access to finance for SMEs. Violet shares her experiences as the founder of a thriving transport, logistics and tourism business, revealing the funding obstacles SME founders face on their path to growth.